2012 Annual Report

2012 Annual Report Camara 2012 Annual Report | 1 “It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies.” — Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations. Table of Contents Introduction Chairperson's Report ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Treasurer's Report ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Chief Executive Officer’s Report ................................................................................................................... 5 What we do About Camara ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Camara's Supporters ................................................................................................................................... 11 Operational Updates Country Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Education Hubs ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Resource Centres ........................................................................................................................................ 23 Camara Dublin ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Technology Enhanced Learning .................................................................................................................. 27 Hub Accounts .............................................................................................................................................. 29 Camara Milestones ..................................................................................................................................... 31 2012 - A Year in Stories ............................................................................................................................... 33 Camara Audited Accounts Director's Report ......................................................................................................................................... 41 Auditor's Report .......................................................................................................................................... 45 Statement of Financial Activities ................................................................................................................. 47 Balance Sheet ............................................................................................................................................. 48 Cash Flow Statement .................................................................................................................................. 48 Accounting Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 49 Notes to the Financial Statements .............................................................................................................. 50 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities ................................................................................................... 54 Monitoring and Evaluation Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 57 The Camara Model ...................................................................................................................................... 58 Methodology ............................................................................................................................................... 60 Principal Report ........................................................................................................................................... 63 Photos: Teacher Report ............................................................................................................................................ 74 Student Report ............................................................................................................................................ 80 Front cover: Zuhura Khamis 2012 Hub Audit ............................................................................................................................................ 90 Salim, Marketing Manager for Camara Impact Calculation .......................................................................................................................... 91 Camara Kenya. Contact us Page before: Computer class- room in Kenya. Camara Contacts ......................................................................................................................................... 94 INTRODUCTION Jerusalem Primary School, Ethiopia. Chairperson’s Report Treasurer’s Report Maria Mahon Deirdre McCooey Chairperson of Camara Education Treasurer of Camara Education Camara experienced a very successful year in 2012, Camara recorded a net surplus of €388,471 in 2012 with approximately 50% growth on 2011. This means compared to €123,589 in 2011. Incoming resources we made a significantly greater impact by delivering in 2012 increased by 46% to €1,671,979 mainly due a better education to those that have much less than to extra voluntary income and self-generated income. we are accustomed. Resources expended by Camara in 2012 increased by 25% to €1,283,508, which reflected the ongoing It was great to have the addition of our US hub which growth and development of Camara. holds significant potential for sourcing computers. In Africa, we welcomed Camara Tanzania into the Camara’s cash position at year end increased to network; a country which very much fits the Camara €390,137 in the bank, compared to €116,327 in the profile and has huge demand for affordable ICT in previous year. The financial reserves at 31 December Education. Operations in Uganda and Rwanda contin- 2012 were greater than one quarter of operating ued to be impacted by the refurbished computer bans costs, in line with the reserves policy adopted by the but all operations in Africa, Jamaica and Ireland made Board. considerable progress, with the establishment of sub- hubs in a number of these countries. Costs associated directly with our Charitable Activities in 2012 represented 86% of our total resources The challenges we face in operating in these territo- expended, which is 5% higher than previous years, ries are considerable. We need to continue making due mainly to the increased activities in the African progress in measuring our impact through Monitoring Hubs. The balance of our costs in 2012 consisted and Evaluation, delivering an even better offering to of Governance Costs (7% of the total) and Costs of schools through improved training, educational con- Generating Voluntary Income (7% of the total). tent and support, along with strengthened hubs. The progress made with partners was a pleasing Summary of our major financial results is aspect. This contribution, which comes in the form presented below: of financial resources, technology and time, enables Camara to continue making such an impact. Our 2012 (€) 2011 (€) achievements would not be possible without our Total Incoming resources 1,671,979 1,148,407 talented team and those who generously volunteer Total Resources Expended 1,283,508 1,024,818 their time. It is always hugely motivating to walk into Net Income Resources 388,471 123,589 any Camara hub and see such dedicated people giving Cash at Bank (year end) 390,137 116,327 their time and skills towards our goal of alleviating Staff Costs 617,358 589,056 poverty. Costs of Generating Voluntary Income 94,487 113,945 Speaking of which, I would like to thank my fellow Governance Costs 82,852 81,895 Board members for delivering guidance and support Charitable Activities 1,106,169 828,978 to the executive team in 2012. We were fortunate to be joined by Julian Davis at the end of the year, who has made a great addition. Finally, on behalf of the 500,000 students who have gained Digital Literacy as a result of Camara, I would Left: Diell Betigill School stu- like to thank you. With your continued support, we dent, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. can turn half a million educated students into several million educated students, all better equipped to Right: Inspire Academy relieving the poverty they find themselves in. student, Lusaka, Zambia. 3 | Camara 2012 Annual Report Camara 2012 Annual Report | 4 Chief Executive Officer’s Report John Fitzsimons CEO of Camara Education The year 2012 was hugely successful for Camara This is just the start. We have started to map out our Education. Not only did we train more teachers and strategy for the next three years. Central to this will install more computers in schools, we did it at a be proving the impact we are having and delivering an higher level of quality than previous years. The focus even better quality offering to schools. We have made on quantity and quality means we are maximising great strides on our training and now need to ensure our impact

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